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Dropped Something Heavy on Your Foot? When to Use Compression vs. Advanced Laser Therapy

Whether it is a heavy dumbbell slipping from your grip at the gym or a heavy box of decorations dropping in the garage, dropping something on your foot can become a serious issue. Beyond the pain, there’s a vulnerability factor: because the top of your foot has very little fat or muscle to act as a cushion, the bones, ligaments, and nerves bear the absolute full force of the impact.